Table III.
The effect of rehabilitation on QoL, emotional distress and disability evaluated by comparing mean values on admission and at discharge.
| Variable | Mean (SD) Admission | Mean (SD) Discharge | Δ (T1 – T0) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOT-R | 44.3 (27.6) | 47.7 (28.6) | + 3.4 | n.s. |
| WHO-5 | 44.2 (20.0) | 47.1 (21.7) | + 2.9 | n.s. |
| HADS Total | 13.4 (7.7) | 12.4 (7.1) | − 1.0 | 0.085 |
| HADS-Anxiety | 7.1 (4.4) | 6.2 (3.8) | − 0.9 | 0.011 |
| HADS-Depression | 6.3 (4.3) | 6.2 (4.2) | − 0.1 | n.s. |
| Barthel Index | 73.3 (11.7) | 84.5 (10.9) | + 11.2 | <0.001 |
Abbreviations: LOT-R =Life Orientation Test-Revised; WHO-5=WHO-Five Well-being Index; HADS=Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; n.s.=not significant.